Health Care Informatics P.S.M. VERSUS MBA with Specialization on Health Care Admin.

Hello to my Constituents,:wave:

I am not sure which one will be worth the money and time.
UWF offers the MBA for only 12G and UCF offers the PSM for 25G..., so my questions are:
1. Is getting a P.S.M worth it (income wise) in the medical field?
2. Which degree will employers be more likely to hire?
3. and Is having a P.S.M really that big of a deal or is it ok to go the MBA route?

 

This is not my specific area but here's my take on it. I hope that others will correct me if I'm way off base.

These are two very different degrees. The Informatics degree is hardcore computer stuff with an emphasis on QA, compliance, etc. The mba is a management degree with a broader focus. In my experience the MBA owner manages people and the informatics owner cranks spreadsheets. Are there people who cross the lines? Of course. If you work in a small organization you almost always wear multiple hats. In big places it's easier to get pigeon-holed. Or maybe that's just me. You need to think about how you'd like to spend your workday and what sort of an employer you'd like to have.

 

Are you currently in the field or trying to break into it?

I currently work in HIT and to be honest I'd suggest getting credentials that are applicable to this and a number of other industries to provide yourself with career flexibility. Out of the department I work in, it's a grand mix of those with and without clinical experience and credentials. The key to breaking in is having past healthcare experience and familiarity with some of their systems. After I finish my MBA I've been kicking the tires of some healthcare-related programs just to take advantage of my employer's generous TA benefits. And a MS-HI program is in that list, though it's by no means required.